Curriculum Vitae

Academic and professional background of Afon Khari

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📍 Contact Information

Afon (Mohammad) Khari
2546 TX, The Hague, The Netherlands
📧 afonkhari@gmail.com

🔗 LinkedIn | ResearchGate | ORCID

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🎓 Education

MSc – Brain and Cognitive Sciences (2023–2025)

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Specialization: Cognitive Science
- Coursework: Computational Cognitive Neuroscience, Philosophy of Cognition, Higher Cognitive Functions, Attentional Control and Decision Making, Digital Twinning, Complexity Science.
- Research Intern at ILLC and Donders Institute
- Panel Coordinator at ESA, Student Board Member at EPICUR - Writing Team Leader and Proofreader for the ABC Journal

PhD (ABD) – Art Research (2012–2017)

Art University of Tehran, Iran
- TA for English and Research Methods
- Delivered seminars in English
- RA in emerging art and philosophy fields

MA – Philosophy of Art (2009–2012)

Art University of Tehran, Iran

BA – English Language and Literature (2003–2008)

Guilan University, Iran

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🔬 Research Experience

Speech-to-Song Illusion in Tonal Speakers

Music Cognition Group, ILLC
Focus on perceptual transformation of speech and music in tonal language users, dataset curation and design

Attentional Control and Environmental Influence

Donders Institute, Lifespan Cognitive Dynamics Lab
Studied behavioral and neural data in cognitive strategy shaping

Sleep and Cognitive Variability: A DSEM Approach

Donders Institute
Used Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling to assess impact of environmental noise and sleep patterns on fluid intelligence task performance

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🧠 Academic & Professional Experience

Editor, Mind Brain Ed Think Tank (2021–Present)
Lecturer, Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Türkiye (2018–2023)
Project Manager, Human Rights Course Design (2020–2023)
EFL and EAP Teacher, Various Institutions (2008–2017)
Lecturer, Semnan & Rasam Universities, Iran (2013–2016)

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🛠 Skills

Research & Analysis
- Experimental design, behavioral and survey methods
- Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling (DSEM)
- Cognitive task development and adaptation
- Literature synthesis and conceptual modeling

Technical Tools
- Python
- R

Academic Communication
- Academic writing and editing - Science communication for non-specialist audiences
- Peer-reviewed article writing and collaborative editing
- Panel moderation and public speaking

Pedagogical Design
- Instructional design for higher education
- Assessment and feedback systems
- Professional development leadership

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📜 Certifications & Courses

• Machine Learning: Perceptrons Course – codecademy (2024)
• Linear Algebra Course – codecademy (2024)
• Philosophy of Science – University of Pennsylvania (May 2024)
  
• Python Programming for Data Science – University of Helsinki (2023)
  
• Elements of AI – University of Helsinki (2023)
  
• Fundamentals of Neuroscience – Harvard University (2022)
  
• Consciousness and the Mind – Independent study (2023)
  
• Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement – University of Oregon (2020)
  
• Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) – Cambridge English (2017)
  
• How to Teach IELTS – Cambridge English (2018)
  
• Understanding IELTS & Becoming a Better Teacher – British Council (2017)

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🎵 Beyond Research

When I’m not immersed in academic work, you can usually find me watching movies and listening to music, reading philosophy, or walking/hiking in nature.
I’m interested in cross-cultural learning experiences, which continue to shape both my teaching and research outlooks.

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📚 Publications & Talks

(See Publications for full list with media)